Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
534735
RGB
83, 71, 53
HSL
36, 22%, 27%
HSB
36, 36%, 33%
CMYK
0, 14, 36, 67
LAB
31, 3, 13
LCH
31, 13, 77
OKLCH
0.40, 0.03, 78
XYZ
6, 7, 4
LUV
31, 8, 14
HWB
36, 21%, 67%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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